About your nation

Recognition2Action.ca is a civic engagement campaign to educate people about the role Indigenous peoples have played in founding Canada.

The idea that Canada was founded by the British and French, is incomplete. Indigenous peoples were here long before both and should be recognized as at least equal founders of this nation.

In 1996, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples observed, ‘A country cannot be built on a living lie.’ Now is the time, during the Canada 150 activities, to complete the story.

The government should adopt legislation that acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are a founders of Canada. It’s time for the government to take action and make specific commitments to right this wrong. It’s time to turn recognition to action

This project is being carried out in collaboration with a broad network of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous organizations and individuals who have articulated statements of support.

If you’re an individual please take action now. If you represent a community group, businesses or organization you can get involved by filling out this form.